Marley Coffee, an artisan-roasted gourmet coffee, says that its products are now being distributed at all Kowalski’s Markets and Bristol Farms. St. Paul, Minn.-based Kowalski’s Markets is a family-owned business with nine stores that feature premium foods, gifts and a variety of in-store amenities. Selection of Marley Coffee’s 8-oz. bags of coffee may vary at […]
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News from the midwestern United States.
Posted in, Midwest, Perishables
Best Chicago Meat Co. Introduces David’s Kosher
Best Chicago Meat Co. LLC has acquired a new brand – David’s Kosher—whose products were introduced at the Dutch Farms Food Show in Chicago on Wednesday. “Months ago, we identified a need for another brand in the Kosher hot dog category,” said David L. Van Kampen, president and COO of Best Chicago Meat Co. “We […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Velvet Ice Cream Unveils New Look
Velvet Ice Cream has redesigned a new appearance for its ice cream packaging, which is rolling out to grocery stores and other retail outlets this week. Velvet fans will find that the new cartons continue to feature the same recipe and “Velvety-smooth taste they’ve grown to love,” according to a news release. Velvet’s cartons remain […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Discount Retail Veterans Partner To Launch New Venture
A group of retail veterans with experience in the discount retail arena are uniting to create a new business that will include wholesale, retail and e-commerce components. The venture brings together executives with more than 200 years of combined retail experience in a value-based retail “dream team” of sorts, according to a news release. The […]
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Fresh Encounter’s Mike Needler Sr. Receives Zaucha Award
During the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) board of directors dinner Saturday, Mike Needler Sr., CEO of Fresh Encounter, was awarded the 2012 Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award. Needler, a successful entrepreneur whose business was founded in 1964 and has grown to 29 stores in Ohio and Indiana, is recognized as an outstanding leader in […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Marsh Trial Under Way In Indianapolis
Don Marsh, former CEO of Marsh Supermarkets, testified in his defense on Feb. 7 in response to accusations that he “engaged in fraudulent and deceitful behavior while serving as the chairman of CEO of the company” and diverted “company funds to finance his extravagant lifestyle,” court documents show. The civil trial in the U.S. District […]
Posted in, Center Store, National
Hickory Harvest Foods Execs Partner To Form American Confection Co.
Owners of Hickory Harvest Foods Inc. have partnered in forming a separate company, American Confection Co., in Columbus, Ohio. The company currently sees lots of growth potential in the enrobing and panning industry of confections, milk chocolate and all natural products. It adheres to high-quality standards with no hydrogenated oils and products are Kosher certified, […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Niemann Foods To Acquire Four Hickman IGA Stores
Jim Hickman, president of Hickman’s IGA, and Rich Niemann Jr., president and CEO of Niemann Foods Inc. (NFI), an associate-owned company that operates under the County Market and several other retail banners, jointly announced Monday the signing of a purchase agreement for NFI to acquire four Hickman stores. The stores are located in Mexico, Vandalia, […]
Posted in, Equipment & Technology, Midwest
Spartan Becomes First In Its Market To Introduce MessageWrap
Checkout stands at 82 Family Fare, Glen’s Markets and VG’s stores in Michigan have become moving message boards with colorful, eye-catching graphics and messages printed on antimicrobial conveyor belt covers. That’s according to Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spartan Stores, which says the move is one of the newest ways in which supermarkets are reaching consumers with […]
Posted in, National, Perishables
Eckrich Bacon Lovers Deli Meats Announces National Expansion
Eckrich, part of John Morrell Food Group, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, has expanded its availability of its five varieties of Bacon Lovers Deli Meats. The new deli meat line made with real bacon is now available to shoppers in grocery stores across the United States. In support of the national expansion, Eckrich recently launched […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Super Saver Store At Lincoln’s Fallbrook MarketPlace Opening Next Week
A brighter, more open look will greet shoppers when they visit the Super Saver store at Lincoln’s Fallbrook MarketPlace development in Nebraska. The new store, which opens at 8 a.m.Wednesday, Feb. 6, is located near the intersection of Nebraska Highway 34 and Fallbrook Boulevard in the Fallbrook MarketPlace retail development. With the opening, parent company […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Familiar Face Fills New Position At IGIA
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA), a state trade association that represents the food industry including chain and independent supermarkets, convenience stores, mass merchandisers, wholesalers, brokers, manufacturers and distributors, has added an events and education manager to its staff. While the position is new, the person filling it is no stranger to the association. Jordan […]
Posted in, Independent Store News, Midwest
Spartan Stores Signs Distribution Agreement With Chief Super Market
Spartan Stores Inc., a leading regional grocery distributor and retailer, has entered into a distribution agreement with Chief Super Market Inc., under which Spartan Stores will be its primary wholesale grocery supplier. Chief currently is supplied by Supervalu. Chief operates 12 stores in Northwest and West Central Ohio under the Chief and Rays banners. Spartan […]
Posted in, Midwest, Store News
Natural Grocers Opening Second Nebraska Location Next Month
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is opening its newest location in Omaha, Neb., on Feb. 12. The Omaha store at 17602 Wright St. will be the company’s second location in Nebraska, with an additional store in Lincoln. Natural Grocers, based in Colorado, offers only natural and organic products on its shelves: shoppers will find only […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Marketing News, National
Budweiser’s First Tweet Announces Birth Of Baby Clydesdale
Budweiser has launched its first-ever Twitter account, which went live Sunday evening. The brand marked the occasion with another “first” involving the Budweiser Clydesdales—tweeting the first photo of a member of the elite “Budweiser Clydesdales Class of 2013,” a 150-pound baby born the morning of Jan. 16. It was the brand’s first-ever Tweet. Using #clydesdales, […]
Posted in, Midwest, National
Schnucks Brings Master Cheesemaker To Annual Food & Wine Experience
What do you get when you cross Swiss cheese with a Hershey’s chocolate bar? If you are celebrated cheesemaker Sid Cook, you get inspired to create Cocoa Cardonna, one of the Carr Valley Cheese Co.’s award-winning cheeses. Schnucks Markets announced that Cook will be on hand to showcase some of his company’s award-winning cheeses at […]
Posted in, National, New Products
Weight Watchers Introduces New Velvet Creme Cakes
Weight Watchers Sweet Baked Goods is introducing Weight Watchers Red Velvet Creme Cakes, a better-for-you version of the treat people love in a snackable size, the company says. Weight Watchers Red Velvet Creme Cakes are a combination of filling made with real cream cheese surrounded by red velvet cake and covered with a layer of […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Midwest, Store News
Hy-Vee Begins Construction Of Second Ankeny Store
Hy-Vee has started construction on a new supermarket in the Prairie Trail planned community in Ankeny, Iowa. The 92,000-s.f. store, to be located at the northwest corner of Southwest Oralabor Road and Southwest State Street, will be Hy-Vee’s second supermarket in Ankeny. Andy McCann, SVP of store development for Hy-Vee, says in a news release […]
Posted in, Executive News, National
Jill Soltau Promoted To President At Shopko
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to the position of president and chief merchandising officer. Soltau has more than 25 years of experience in the retail industry and joined Shopko in 2007 as SVP and GMM of apparel and accessories. In 2009, she was promoted to EVP and CMO. Prior to joining Shopko, Soltau held several […]
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Reichel Expands Dippin’ Stix Line With New Celery, Apple Products
Reichel Foods, a leading fresh-cut healthy snack producer, has introduced new products to its line of Dippin’ Stix products. Celery Stix & Peanut Butter; Celery Stix, Peanut Butter & Raisins; Sliced Apples, Peanut Butter & Chocolate and Sweet Gala Apples with Tajin Seasoning are a full USDA serving size of produce with a dip. There […]